Tottenham have rejected a £12m bid for Darren Bent from Sunderland because they value their striker at £16m.

Worth more than £12m - Spurs striker Darren Bent

The 25-year-old England international joined Spurs for £16.65m two years ago and although he has struggled to make an impression at White Hart, he was top scorer last season with 17 goals from 42 appearances.

New Sunderland manager Steve Bruce wants Bent to spearhead his attack and has tabled a club record offer for him - but that's still £4m short of his reserve price.

Bruce, who has also offered £5m for Manchester United forward Fraizer Campbell, wants a quick answer from Spurs as he plans his first Premier League season at the Stadium of Light.

If he fails to get Bent, Bruce will redouble his efforts to sign Portsmouth's Peter Crouch.